Riverside

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Multi Unit
Firm LocationPorto, Portugal
Project locationRua Lauro Gonçalves , Santa Comba Dão
CompanyMJARC arquitetos Lda
Lead ArchitectMaria João Andrade and Ricardo Cordeiro
ClientVerge Properties

MJARC Arquitetos was invited to renovate a building that has been a feature of the Santa Comba Dão landscape for over 20 years. Situated on the slopes of the Dão River, the pre-existing building only had its structure and was never completed. In this sense, the main objective of the renovation was to reuse and revitalize the existing structure, avoiding demolition and starting over. Given its privileged location, the aim was also to reduce the mass of the Riverside building, opening it up to the landscape. The residential building, with 4 floors above ground, consists of 28 two- and three-bed